Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer
Requisition ID: R10154549
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Corinne, Utah, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems – Propulsion Division is seeking a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at our Promontory, UT facility.
Role description & Responsibilities:
This Aeronautical Engineer position involves thermal analysis of rocket motor nozzles, igniters, and other components. Engineer will work in a team environment to help design motor thermal protection systems, and to verify compliance to design requirements. Analysts are involved in all aspects of thermal modeling at Propulsion Systems, including extensive thermal analysis support during motor development, definition of analysis methods and tools, motor production support, and characterization of material thermal properties. Work is performed using multiple in-house and commercial thermal analysis codes. Experience in the thermal/fluids discipline and in working with numerical methods is essential.
Job Duties:
Analyze and define thermal protection systems for solid rocket motors
Define boundary conditions and develop approaches for thermal analysis of rocked motor components
Define and apply models to predict in-depth thermal response
Prepare technical presentations and reports related to work performed
Master and help to maintain technical standards related to thermal/fluids analyses
Experience Requirements:
MS degree
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Knowledge of the thermal/fluids discipline with a focus on computational methods
Experience Preferred:
Computational experience with thermal analysis
Experience with grid generation and CAD
Skills & Qualifications:
Strong application skills analytical software, including geometry preparation and grid generation
Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information in both written and oral formats
Team oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving
Education/Certifications
MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required and 7 years experience
U.S. Citizenship is required
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.